Musakhel marks Iqbal Day with grand rally and dignified ceremonies

Musakhel: In line with orders from the Balochistan government, Iqbal Day, the birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Poet of the East and Pakistan’s Philosopher, was observed with great enthusiasm and dignity in Musakhel district, as in the rest of the country.

Rally and ceremonies

The district administration, Musakhel, organised a dignified and large-scale rally from the District Complex. Heads of all line departments, respected tribal elders, religious scholars, teachers, students and citizens from various schools of thought took part in large numbers. The rally passed through the city’s main roads and concluded at the District Complex intersection.

On the district administration’s instructions, dignified ceremonies were also held in various government schools across the district, where students paid rich tribute to Allama Iqbal through his poetry, speeches and patriotic songs.

Address on Iqbal’s thought

Addressing participants of the rally and ceremonies, speakers gave a detailed account of Allama Iqbal’s philosophy, his message of khudi (self-realisation), and his services to the Muslim ummah.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, a special prayer was offered for the sovereignty, progress and integrity of the country.